Youth Transition & Independence Specialist

JusticeWorks Family of Services; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Company paid disability (short & long)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee referral bonus

Clearance reimbursement and renewal

Job summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare seeks an Independent Living Specialist to empower youth to transition to independent living. You will provide comprehensive case management, mentor and advocate for youth and families to build self-sufficiency.

This role requires collaboration with social services, schools, and community partners, and may include non-traditional hours, evenings, and weekends to meet program needs. A passion for child welfare, juvenile justice, or social work is essential to succeed in this

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year direct care experience or supervised practice.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.
• Pass current, applicable clearances.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete IL assessments and reports.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, individual sessions, group sessions, classes, camps, and activities.
• Liaise with community resources to build a pool of instructors and volunteers for IL program implementation.
• Interact with IL youth individually to promote self-sufficiency in education, career, employment, and daily living skills.
• Follow up with Aftercare youth to ensure housing, education, employment, safety and support needs are met.
• Assist youth in acquiring stipend-earned items.
• Transport youth to homes, placement locations, and class sites.
• Develop cooperative relationships with county services.
• Participate in relevant legal proceedings and county initiatives related to Aftercare youth.

Skills

Case management

Mentoring

Advocacy

Community outreach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in social work; criminal justice; psychology; counseling; education; sociology; political science

Job description

JusticeWorks YouthCare seeks an Independent Living Specialist to empower youth to transition to independent living. You will provide comprehensive case management, mentor and advocate for youth and families to build self-sufficiency.

This role requires collaboration with social services, schools, and community partners, and may include non-traditional hours, evenings, and weekends to meet program needs. A passion for child welfare, juvenile justice, or social work is essential to succeed in this